Learn About Olivia Rodrigo’s Road to Stardom With This Colorful Unofficial Illustrated Biography
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Do you love Olivia Rodrigo? We know you do.
The 22-year-old singer’s career has exploded within the last few years. From recently headlining 2025 Lollapalooza to touring around the world following the release of her 2023 album Guts, the “Drivers License” singer has made major moves in the music industry, but it wasn’t always that way. Ever wonder how your favorite musician got her start? Well, The Story of Olivia Rodrigo, an illustrated biography by Stacia Deutsch and illustrated by Maria Perera, is the perfect place for young fans of Rodrigo to start.
The hardcover book is currently available on Amazon for $15.99. However, you can also get a paperback version for just $7.99; there is also a Kindle version available for $6.15. The book is for readers ages 6 to 9, but it makes a perfect gift for Rodrigo fans of all ages.

‘The Story of Olivia Rodrigo’ by Stacia Deutsch & Illustrated by Maria Perera
An illustrated unofficial biography of Olivia Rodrigo’s life.
Through playful illustrations and thoughtful copy, readers are taken through the award-winning singer’s beginnings as a young girl dreaming of becoming a singer and actress. The book features visuals of the singer making her own music at home and creating her first-ever song to developing the success that was “Drivers License” and meeting former President Joe Biden.
Rodrigo has charted on the Billboard Hot 100 numerous times. For instance, her 2021 hit “Drivers License” was No. 1 for a whopping eight weeks. In total so far, she has three Hot 100 No. 1s. This year alone, Rodrigo made headlines for her 2025 Lollapalooza performance, including a set during which she brought out Weezer.
Each section of the book is broken down into easily digestible chapters that explore Rodrigo’s career, which young readers will breeze through. The goal is for readers to learn all about Rodrigo while acquiring new reading and comprehension skills by expanding their vocabulary.
The Story Of series covers a wide variety of notable figures from a slew of fields, from actresses to artists and everything in between. The series features works on the likes of Taylor Swift, Selena Quintanilla, Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Simone Biles, Frida Kahlo and Ella Fitzgerald, among others. Each book dives into the life of a specific historical figure, telling their story with help from different artists and authors every time. These books can be purchased right now on Amazon.
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